Month: January 2022

By DÉBORA ÁLVARES, Associated Press BRASILIA, Brazil — Landslides and flooding caused by heavy rains killed at least 19 people in Brazil’s most populous state Sunday while high waters forced some 500,000 families from their homes over the weekend, authorities said. Three people from the same family died when a landslide destroyed their house in the city of Embu das Artes, according to the municipal government, while four other people were rescued by firemen. Four…

WRAL’s Erin Simanskis, who was killed by a hit-and-run driver last week, was a native Canadian and huge fan of the Carolina Hurricanes. Team General Manager Don Waddell joined Erin’s family and work friends in remembering her. Show Transcript WE WILL HAVE THOSE STORIES AND MORE AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR. >>> YOU MAY NOTICE WE ARE WEARING RED AND BLACK TONIGHT. THAT’S AN HONOR OF WRAL EMPLOYEE ERIN SIMANSKIS. >> SHE DIED THIS…

By GREGORY GONDWE, Associated Press BLANTYRE, Malawi — Tropical storm Ana has caused widespread flooding, power outages and killed at least one person in Malawi, officials said Tuesday. Cutting path of wet destruction across southern Africa, the storm has blown from the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, across Mozambique and into Malawi. In Madagascar the storm and earlier rains are blamed for 34 deaths and making an estimated 55,000 people homeless. The Zambezi River area…

By Michelle Mackonochie, WRAL anchor/reporter When preparing for a winter storm – there are many things that cross your mind – including if you and your family have enough food. And for those less fortunate even more so. But that’s where our food banks and food delivery services come in. Much of central North Carolina saw snow and ice over the weekend – meaning a lot of people were stuck at home – Some wondering…

By The Associated Press BIG SUR, Calif. — Firefighters on Saturday were battling a wildfire that broke out in the rugged mountains along Big Sur, forcing hundreds of residents on this precarious stretch of the California coast to evacuate and authorities to shut its main roadway. The fire started Friday night in a steep canyon and quickly spread toward the sea, fanned by strong winds up to 50 mph (80 kph). The blaze burned at…

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Raleigh, N.C. — WRAL’s team of meteorologists is tracking the most significant winter storm to impact the Triangle in over three years. What to know: Rain falling across the area Thursday afternoon could turn into a wintry mix north of the Triangle around sunset. Light snow accumulation will be possible Thursday night along the North Carolina-Virginia line. Temperatures will dip into the 20s Thursday night and Friday, and roads will…

DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — While January is typically a slow month for body shops, Ingold Tire in Durham has been busy with drivers during the past couple of days. “People realizing that their tires don’t have good tread, and they’re coming in to replace their tires to get better traction. We’ve had lots of folks coming in for air pressure checks. The cold weather causes tires to lose air through their sidewall,” said owner Rod…